Neurophys
NeuroAnatomy
Clinical Skills
Review
100

The therapist has the patient reaching to their strong side due to them being unaware that they lean towards their affected side. What condition might this patient have?

BONUS (100): What structure in the brain might you see a lesion

Pusher syndrome

BONUS: Thalamus 

100

Which cranial nerves is spongebob utilizing in frames 2&3 (top right/bottom left)

CN I CN XII

100

When ascending stairs, which leg would you instruct the patient to lead with?

Unaffected leg 
100

What body part/muscle group is essential in aiding respiratory functions 

leg

200

Whenever you ask the patient to wave goodbye, they do not complete the action. But whenever they leave they can wave without thinking about it. We know the patient is capable of waving, but perhaps their motor cortex is not functioning properly. What neurological condition could this be. 

Apraxia

200

Nobody handles balls quite like Brayden! Which lobe of the brain allows Brayden to see the balls in the air allowing him to be the ball juggling master?

Occipital lobe

200

Pt is holding cane in the right hand. Which limb would you assume is affected?

Left

200

It was discovered that a classmate thinks peeling crawfish is just too much work. Instead, he opts for eating the whole thing (head/tail included). What nerve is responsible for allowing him to munch down on those crunchy mudbugs?

BONUS (100): List all the muscles of mastication

CN V (motor)

BONUS: Masseter, pterygoid muscles, temporalis

300

Brandt is a beautiful artist, but recently only half of his drawings has been up to par. What neurological condition is causing Brandt to neglect one-half of the world.

BONUS (100): What hemisphere of the brain is likely affected 

Hemispatial Neglect

BONUS: Right hemisphere

300

PT school has Cassidy fighting demons. Which structure in Cassidy's limbic system is overactive causing intense emotions. 

Amygdala

300

Which AD requires the most energy expenditure 

Standard walkers

300

After getting bit by a mosquito on the inside of his wrist, Chase decided the best way to relieve the itch was to bite at it. What myotome is responsible for allowing Chase to bring his wrist to his mouth?

C6

400

Joel Embiid suffered from this condition in game 3 of the NBA playoffs against the Knicks. He was unable to close his left eye due to compression of the CN VII nerve root. What is the name of this condition?

BONUS(100): how many points did he drop this game

Bell's Palsy

Bonus: 50

400

Jordan has a severe WingStop addiction. One taste and an influx of dopamine rushes into his brain. What tegmentum structure is responsible for his crippling addiction.

Substantia Niagra

400

This patient claims he stands on business, but upon testing you find he is NWB through both legs, but UE strength is 5/5. Which transfer would be the most efficient to use from chair to bed.

Sliding board transfer OR two-therapist lift 

400

Dave Chapelle explained that paraplegics are fun to have at these special types of parties because this dermatome has been affected.

s4/s5

500

LISTEN HERE BROTHER. You may think my mustache was part of my look, but I kept it because I felt intense pain whenever I tried to shave it off. What cranial nerve was responsible for this?

BONUS (100): What is the name of this condition

CN V 

BONUS: Trigeminal Neuralgia

500

Allison is one sleepy lady. Which section of the brainstem is responsible for Allison's inability to stay awake while hanging out with friends?

Bonus (100): Which gland produces melatonin

Pons

BONUS: Pineal gland

500

This patient's physical therapist discharged him to outpatient care even though he has broken every bone and has a history of paper skin, fish rabies, fishyllis, and krabs. What was a better healthcare facility to choose.

LTACH

500

Name the 5 terminal branches of the brachial plexus

musculotaneous 

axilliary 

radial

median

ulnar

600

Hula-Hooping is a great exercise to practice coordination of the trunk. Unfortunately for Nick, it appears he is unable to do so. Where you might suspect a lesion in his cerebellum?

Vermis

600

Austin had the bright idea of lighting every candle he had in his extensive collection. After lighting the 50th one, he noticed burn marks on his left hand, but he never experienced pain. Which spinal tract might be impaired? 

BONUS(100): What afferent nerve would be responsible for initiating the flexor withdrawal response

Lateral spinothalamic 

BONUS: A delta fiber

600
Correct term used to define hospital-acquired injuries or complications. 

Nosocomial

600

This silly goose suffers from a condition where his PIP is extended and DIP is flexed. What is the medical term for this.

BONUS(100): Condition where PIP flexed, DIP hyperextended

Swan-neck deformity 

BONUS: boutonniere deformity

700

Beetlejuice can speak well but has impaired comprehension leading to hilarious, but confusing responses. Other than the most obvious reason for this, what neurological condition could be occurring. 

Fluent/receptive aphasia

700

QUICK! Name every cranial nerve without looking at your fingers. (30 SECONDS)

Olfactory

optic 

occulomotor

trochlear

trigeminal

abudcens

facial

vestibulocochlear

glossopharyngeal

vagus

accessory

hypoglossal

700
When performing a TUG test, what is the cut-off score that signifies the patient is independent.

<13s

700

A patient has bone cancer that has matriculated to the lungs. What is MOST likely cause of this?

smoking

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